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Don Scardino, Caitlin O'Heaney, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing, Lewis Arlt ... see more see more... , Patsy Pease , James Rebhorn , Tom Hanks , Dana Barron , Joseph Leon , Paul Gleason , James Carroll , Patricia Benson , John Bottoms , Robin Lamont , Barbara Quinn , Russell Todd , Peter Gumeny , Steve W. James , Anthony Shaw

In this fairly frightening slasher-horror film, sweet young Amy Jensen (Caitlin O'Heaney) and her friends decide to all get married together. Unfortunately, all the guys go on vacation, leaving the wo... read more read more...men at the mercy of a psychotic killer (Tom Rolfing) who goes after brides with a big knife. Amy must seek help from an obsessed cop (Lewis Arlt) and her nerdy friend (Don Scardino) who works at a morgue. The familiar supporting cast includes Tom Hanks in his big-screen debut, and '80s standbys Russell Todd, Paul Gleason, and Dana Barron. This one has some scary moments despite the clichéd plot and the obligatory severed head in a fishbowl, especially a stalking scene in a tailor's shop and the tense morgue chase at the end. The most memorable sequence, involving a murder at a movie theater, was later restaged almost shot-by-shot in Scream 2 (1997). ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: Armand Mastroianni

Release Date: December 31, 1980

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DVD Release Date: October 5, 2004

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  • ajv2688
    November 16, 2011
    ajv2688
    First of all this movie isn't very scary, it would be tame even for the early 60s. The story is pretty boring, really, the characters aren't interesting, the murderer isn't scary, and the ending is horrible. I was surprised that Tom Hanks was in this movie, though. Overall not... read more a good movie, but it could be worse.
  • matertenebraum
    September 8, 2009
    matertenebraum
    Yet another enjoyable 80's slasher but added with a little something different. The characters are not stupid teens, the killer doesn't wear a mask and there is not gratuitous gore and nudity prioritized for plot and story. This is actually a really neat and slick slasher film, a... read morend not as sleazy as many other movies of the same type.

    The acting is above average. Caitlin O'Heaney is a really sincere and likable heroine, who - like her on screen friends - is so sympathetic that you really care for her. Don Scardino is also very likable, and fun, as O'Heaney's ex-boyfriend. Also, for curiosity seekers, a pre-fame Tom Hanks (in his debut) pops up in an early role and fits in rather well. Too bad his on screen time is limited to two scenes where he explains the psychology of fear.

    This film has quite a bit of suspense and thrilling horror and adding to the suspense and thrills. Only O'Heaney's character is aware that something's wrong and it's her fear that we can sympathize with. Also there are effective locations like amusement parks, movie theatres (in a good opening scene that obviously inspired "Scream 2") and a big house.

    Unfortunately the film has some serious flaws. It would work really well as a thriller but is obviously built up like a slasher film. Still it lacks gore and the murders are very unoriginal and often off-screen. Also, like many horror films this starts out great but falls back on a disappointing climax. After behaving pretty rationally throughout the movie our heroine makes several stupid mistakes before turning into a wimp who doesn't seem to be able to defend herself.

    All in all a slick slasher film with a good and likable cast sympathetic characters and suspenseful situations.
  • nuheart
    April 17, 2007
    nuheart
    Probably a bit of a HALLOWEEN rip-off, this one (especially the title theme). Nearly bloodless and nudeless, but it's a good low-budget effort.
  • DrLappos
    February 25, 2009
    DrLappos
    Really eerie nasty chiller....I loved it.
  • fb1731954250
    May 27, 2012
    fb1731954250
    One of my favorites of the horror and 'slasher' sub-genre! I could honestly go on about this movie for quite a while but I'll keep it simple and just state that: if the only horror/slashers movies u enjoy are the likes of MADMAN, THE BURNING, HATCHET, MANIAC and others that put a... read more heavy emphasis on brutality then u may not enjoy this one so much. But if you like horror movies along the styles of WHEN A STRANGER CALLS, BLACK CHRISTMAS, CURTAINS, THE INITIATION or more paced and suspenseful horror, then you may find yourself adding HE KNOWS YOU'RE ALONE to your highly recommended list!
  • dukeakasmudge
    November 25, 2011
    dukeakasmudge
    I didn't think He Knows You're Alone was as bad as everyone says it is.It wasn't the best Horror flick I've seen but I think it was alright.It'll probably be known for either being Tom Hanks 1st film or being a Halloween rip off in some people's opinions.I'm not a fan of Hallowee... read moren at all so I think I enjoyed this movie a little bit more
  • kingmob6
    May 28, 2010
    kingmob6
    Not too bad as far as a little unknown slasher flick goes, I actually liked how very little about the killer is ever explained, you just know that there's a woman on the verge of marriage and there's some asshole trying to kill her because she's a bride-to-be.

    Worth a look, if n... read moreothing overly heavy.
  • wrinkleraisin
    September 13, 2007
    wrinkleraisin
    This is a pretty good "slasher" if you can call it a slasher. It almost has no blood in the entire movie, never the less any gore. But the intensity of it makes you sit on the edge of your seat.
  • mamamiasweetpeaches
    October 31, 2006
    mamamiasweetpeaches
    This is an unsung gem of a Horror flick. I think the reason die-hards dont like it is because there isnt a lot of murders shown and there isnt a whole lotta blood as far as these things go. But I love this movie. It has real creepy elements (The movie theatre stabbing, the fishta... read morenk thing, the knife missing from the knives on the wall etc.) It's one of those dark rainy nights alone flicks. PLUS: Where else are you gonna see Tom Hanks as a cheap date borrowing money and taking his date to a Haunted House ride in an amusewment park? Watch him beg a little girl for candy! He's a hoot!

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Andreas Samuelson
September 7, 2005
Andreas Samuelson, Slasherpool

Like many horror films this starts out great but falls back on a disappointing climax Full Review

John J. Puccio
October 29, 2004
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

...we never get to know the victims well enough to allow any real suspense to develop about their deaths. If she's young and pretty, expect her to die. Full Review

Tom Buckley
August 30, 2004
Tom Buckley, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
August 7, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Christopher Null
November 2, 2004
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

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Frank Swietek
November 4, 2003
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion

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Derek Adams
February 9, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out

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May 24, 2003
Film4

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